An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Directional, Horizontal and Sidetrack Drilling
Course Overview
This GLOMACS Directional, Horizontal and Sidetrack Drilling training seminar will increase the participants’ understanding of the operations carried out by directional drillers and how directional and horizontal wells are planned and optimized. The basic applications and techniques for multilateral wells will be covered and participants will receive instructions on planning and evaluating horizontal wells based on the objectives of the horizontal well, and how to perform the proper planning for directional and horizontal well. In addition, this GLOMACS training seminar will cover how to predict wellbore path based on historical data and determine the requirements to hit the target, and help solve related problems.
This GLOMACS training seminar will feature:
- How to identify candidate wells for horizontal drilling, design horizontal and multilateral well profiles
- Understanding single and double build curve
- Calculating torque and drag
- Understanding kick off methods, compile a drilling and completion program and estimate wellbore stability mud weights
Training Objectives
By the end of this GLOMACS training seminar, participants will be able to:
- Interpret TVD, polar, rectangular coordinates, dogleg severity and the problems associated with it
- Interpret torque and drag and what factors affect those in the drilling process
- Understand main concepts associated to well path planning
- Recommend suitable measures to mitigate operational issues related to directional and horizontal drilling
- Understand main concepts associated to well construction of multilateral wells
Who should Attend?
This GLOMACS training seminar is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Drilling Engineer
- Completion Engineers
- Completion Supervisors
- Drilling Managers
- Drilling Technical Support Personnel
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Directional Profiles and Other Applications of Directional Drilling
- Directional Drilling Fundamentals and Short History
- Applications and Limitations
- History and Applications of Extended Reach Drilling
- Directional Well Profiles (2D, 3D, designer wells)
- Survey Calculation Methods: Tangential, Balanced Tangential
- Average Angle, Radius of Curvature, Minimum Curvature
- Survey Calculation Exercises
DAY 2: Dogleg, Torque and Drag Calculations
- Factors that Affect Torque and Drag
- Friction Coefficient
- Directional Profile
- String Weight
- Directional Drill String Design
- Conventional Directional well
- High Angle or Horizontal Well
- Problems & Case History
DAY 3: Planning Directional and Horizontal Wells including Extended Reach Wells (ERD)
- Determining Directional Well Plan
- Planning Directional Well with Single Equation
- Planning Horizontal Wells
- Planning ERD
DAY 4: Hole Cleaning Practices in Deviated and Horizontal Wells
- Hole Cleaning Problems Associated With Inclination
- Annular Velocity
- Flow Regime And Viscosity
- Drill Pipe Rotation and Reciprocation
- Multi-lateral Wells Concepts and Application
- Horizontal and Multilateral Drilling Technology
- Methods & Applications
- Levels of Multilateral Wells
- How to Perform a Multi-lateral Well
- New Technologies Application (Rotary Steerable, Thin Wall Motors, etc.)
DAY 5: Completion for Horizontal and Multi-lateral Wells
- The Difference of Production between Horizontal and Vertical
- Difference of Production between Horizontal and ERD
- Difference of Production between Horizontal and Multi-lateral
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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